The Case Book of Arne Anime Casts Daisuke Namikawa as Vlad
The Case Book of Arne Unveils New Character and Air Date Details
New Addition to The Case Book of Arne Cast
The official website for The Case Book of Arne television anime recently announced a significant addition to its cast. Daisuke Namikawa is joining the anime as the character Vlad. Fans can anticipate Vlad's appearance in the 11th episode, scheduled to air on March 17. Vlad is a notable figure in the series, recognized by various titles including the "Impaler Lord" and "Count Dracula." He holds a position among the "Nine Kings" who are central to Arne's origins.
Anime Premiere and Streaming Availability
The anime adaptation of Game Magazine's The Case Book of Arne mystery game premiered earlier this year. Its debut broadcast took place on January 6 on NTV and other channels at 25:29 JST, effectively marking January 7 at 1:29 a.m. JST. Following its initial airing, the series was also broadcast on BS NTV and AT-X on January 7. For viewers outside of Japan, Crunchyroll is providing streaming services for the anime.
The Talented Voice Cast
The anime features a skilled ensemble of voice actors bringing the characters to life. Mariya Ise voices Luis Hartman, while Kōki Uchiyama takes on the role of Arne Neuntöte. Young Arne Neuntöte is portrayed by Aimi Tanaka. Lynn Reinweiss is voiced by Yuka Nukui, and Yuki Sakakihara performs as Zisye. Yūki Shin provides the voice for Nachzehrer, with Yōko Hikasa as Amy. Other cast members include Hiroshi Naka as Gordon, Reo Osanai as Diana, and Momoka Terasawa as Elise. Rikuya Yasuda voices Bernd, Yūto Uemura is Heinz, and Kakeru Hatano plays Kai. Yūko Miyamura rounds out the cast as Phantom Thief Red Riding Hood.
Creative Team Behind the Production
Keisuke Inoue leads the production as the director for the anime at SILVER LINK. Inoue also contributes to the writing, co-writing the anime's script with Murasaki, who is responsible for the game's original scenario and production. Akiko Satō serves as the character designer and chief animation director, shaping the visual identity of the series. The musical score for the anime is composed by Yoshiaki Fujisawa, enhancing the atmospheric elements of the mystery.
Engaging Theme Songs
The musical landscape of The Case Book of Arne is marked by its compelling theme songs. Singer Sou performs the anime's opening theme song, titled "Q.E.D." For the ending theme, singer-songwriter Watashi Kobayashi delivers the track "Ningyō no Machi," which translates to Doll Town. Notably, Takeaki Wada, the composer of the original game's theme song, contributed to the anime by arranging the ending song, creating a bridge between the game and its animated counterpart.
Origins in Gaming and Manga
The Case Book of Arne originated as a game created by the production team Harumurasaki. It first launched on Game Magazine's website in November 2017, quickly gaining attention for its intriguing narrative. The game's story centers on an unusual partnership: Arne Neuntöte, a vampire detective, and Lynn Reinweiss, a noblewoman who harbors a strong affection for vampires. Together, they navigate and solve a series of bloody murder cases. The franchise has also seen adaptations in manga form. Soraho Ina, who previously drew a manga based on the game, launched a new manga adaptation of the anime's episodes titled The Case Book of Arne: Memory of Blood. This new series began on Bushiroad Works' Comic Growl website on January 7. Ina's initial manga adaptation of the game launched in Kadokawa's Monthly Comic Gene magazine in 2018, with Kadokawa publishing four compiled book volumes of that series.
